History and Music (BA)
- WV31
3 years (Full-time) / n/a (Part-time) / n/a (Distance / E-Learning)
This Joint Honours degree programme enables students to combine the study of the popular subjects of History and Music. The time spent on each subject is effectively equal, enabling students to benefit from developing their knowledge and understanding of key historical events whilst studying the creative and challenging subject of Music. By combining these two courses, students will gain a wealth of transferable skills and knowledge beneficial to the world of employment, opening the doors to a variety of career paths.
Key Facts
| UCAS Code | WV31 |
|---|---|
| Duration | 4 years |
| How to apply | www.cardiff.ac.uk/howtoapply |
| Accreditation | |
| Typical places available | The School of History, Archaeology and Religion admit around 260 students each year to its undergraduate degree programmes. The School of Music admit around 70 students each year to its undergraduate degree programmes. |
| Typical applications received | The School of History, Archaeology and Religion - 1650 The School of Music - 450 |
| Scholarships & Bursaries | www.cardiff.ac.uk/scholarships |
| Fees | www.cardiff.ac.uk/fees |
| Typical A-level offer | ABB including History |
| Admissions Tutors | History - Dr Garthine Walker Music - Dr Amanda Villepastour |
| Tel Number | History: 029 2087 4313 Music: 029 2087 6226 |
| Email address | History: jointhonoursugadmissions@cardiff.ac.uk Music: musicschool@cardiff.ac.uk |
| School website | www.cardiff.ac.uk/music www.cardiff.ac.uk/share |
For more information about the course structures, modules and teaching for these subjects, please visit the individual profiles of History and Music on our website.
For more information about the course structures, modules and teaching for these subjects, please visit the individual profiles of History and Music on our website.
All joint honours applicants with Music are expected to have gained or shown evidence of working towards Grade 8 in one instrument or voice at the time of application. Consideration will be given to applicants who are not taking A-level Music but have Grade 8 Practical and Grade 8 Theory and are studying appropriate Humanities subjects at A-level.
| Typical A-level Offer | ABB, including History and Music |
|---|---|
| Typical WBQ Offer | Advanced Diploma with a pass in the core and grades AB in GCE A-level subjects, to include Music and History |
| Typical Int Bacc Offer | 34 points. 6 points in Higher Level Music and Higher Level History. |
| Other | Applicants must show evidence of working towards grade 8 on their principal instrument. Applications from those offering alternative qualifications and welcome. Please see detailed admissions and selection criteria for more information. |
A list of commonly accepted alternative entry qualifications and admissions and selection criteria for this degree programme can be read here.
Next intake: September each year
School Contact
Name: Dr Amanda Villepastour
Telephone: 029 2087 6226
Fax:
Email: VillepastourAV@cardiff.ac.uk
School Contact
Name: Mrs Lisa Watkins (History)
Telephone: +44 (0)29 208 74313
Fax:
Email: jointhonoursugadmissions@cardiff.ac.uk
School Website:
www.cardiff.ac.uk/share
